Mt Aspiring College vs Wakatipu High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 48 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Aspiring College
Wanaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,315 students
Wakatipu High School
Frankton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,552 students
| Measure | Mt Aspiring College Wanaka, Otago | Wakatipu High School Frankton, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2 of 28 | #1 of 28 |
| National rank | #47 of 486 | #39 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,315 | 1,552 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 416 |
| Total roll | 1,315 | 1,552 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.2% | 37.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 90.7% | 92% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 69.3% | 75.5% |
| Māori students | 11.9% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| International students | 0% | 2.1% |
| suburb or town | Wanaka | Frankton |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.mtaspiring.school.nz | www.wakatipu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (80.0 vs 80.6).
- •Mt Aspiring College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 416).
- •Wakatipu High School does better on roll size (1,552 vs 1,315).
- •Wakatipu High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (37.5% vs 13.2%).
- •Wakatipu High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (92% vs 90.7%).
- •Wakatipu High School is the larger school with 1,552 students compared with 1,315.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mt Aspiring College better than Wakatipu High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mt Aspiring College and Wakatipu High School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Wanaka and Frankton in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Aspiring College: 412. Wakatipu High School: 416. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Aspiring College and Wakatipu High School rank in Otago?
Mt Aspiring College is 2nd of 28 and Wakatipu High School is 1st of 28 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).